On the trial of anyone charged with the violation of this chapter or with the illegal practice of dentistry, it shall be incumbent on the defendant, upon proof that he or she practiced dentistry, to show that he or she had authority under the law to practice dentistry in order to exempt himself or herself from the penalty for such violation.
History. Ga. L. 1920, p. 132, § 24; Code 1933, § 84-9911; Ga. L. 1999, p. 234, § 18.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 43 - Professions and Businesses
Chapter 11 - Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Dental Assistants
Article 2 - Licenses for the Practice of Dentistry
§ 43-11-40. Qualification of Applicants; Criminal Background Check
§ 43-11-42. Reciprocity; Criminal Background Check
§ 43-11-44. Discretionary Decisions Involving Treatment of Patients
§ 43-11-45.1. Display of License
§ 43-11-46.1. Continuing Education Requirements; Waiver
§ 43-11-48. Initiation of Proceedings for Violation of Chapter; Records
§ 43-11-49. Burden of Proof as to Authority to Practice Dentistry
§ 43-11-50. Practice of Dentistry Without a License
§ 43-11-51. Practicing Dentistry Under Another’s License
§ 43-11-52. Volunteers in Dentistry and Dental Hygiene; Special Licensing; Construction